How to pronounce topinambour
Say it like top-ih-NAM-boor. Topinambour has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAM).
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- top
- ih
- NAM
- boor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Topinambour pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- topKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- boorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of topinambour
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: top-ih-NAM-boor.
What does topinambour mean?
- Synonym of Jerusalem artichoke (the plant or its tuber).
Where does topinambour come from?
Borrowed from French topinambour.
Questions about saying topinambour
How do you pronounce topinambour?
Say top-ih-NAM-boor. The American pronunciation is /tɑpɪˈnæmbur/. In British English it is /tɒpɪˈnæmbʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in topinambour?
Topinambour has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAM). Broken into parts: top · ih · NAM · boor.
Is topinambour pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /tɒpɪˈnæmbʊə/ (top-ih-NAM-boor).